Police name Ukrainian family killed in A61 crash near Ripon

The collision, which happened at about 2.20pm between South Stainley and Ripley, saw two cars and a bus collide.

All three occupants of the Vauxhall Meriva, a woman in her 30s, a teenage girl and a six-year-old boy, died following the collision. 

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On Tuesday (September 5), North Yorkshire Police confirmed the identities of all three killed. 

The police force said that Daria Bartienieva, 35, her son, Ihor Bartienieva, six, and Daria’s step-daughter, Anastasiia Bartienieva, 15, all died in the crash.

All three were from Ukraine and living in Ripon at the time of the collision.

Since the crash, tributes have been coming in from the Ripon community, with a floral tribute left at the scene of the collision on the A61, while Holy Trinity Church in the city has dedicated a space for people to light a candle and pay their respects to the three that died.

Holy Trinity Church has urged people to pray for the remaining daughter of the family, who didn't travel with her family on Sunday, and their family abroad.

Flowers left at the scene of the crash (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

The quiet space will be open 2.30pm until 4pm and will welcome staff, parents and children from nearby Holy Trinity School and anyone else who knew those who died.

Reverend Michell Lepine, of the church, expressed her shock at the incident and offered her condolences to the family. 

She said: "We have seen an outpouring of emotions since the tragic incident, and wanted to offer a quiet space where people could reflect. 

"We know that the family involved were known to numerous people in the community, and we have a memory book open to the public.

A floral tribute next to the road (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

Flowers laid at the side of the A61 near South Stainley (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

"I don't know how many people will come to the space - but everyone is welcome to pay their respects. 

"Our thoughts here at Holy Trinity are with the young girl who lost family members and all of those affected."

A fundraising page for the surviving daughter of the family has been set up and has already raised more than £6700 - surpassing the £3000 Go Fund Me target. 

You can donate here.

Investigations into the fatal collision remain ongoing, according to police, with officers from North Yorkshire Police asking for dashcam footage. 

The police force also confirmed that the driver of the bus was taken to hospital with leg injuries, some of the bus passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital, and the two people in the other vehicle were not injured.

The Harrogate Bus Company, whose vehicle was involved in the collision, has paid tribute to those who died in the crash and has said that the company will comply with police enquiries.

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A spokesperson for the company said: "Our first thoughts are with those involved in this accident, particularly those who have sadly lost their lives.

"We can confirm that a bus on our route 36 was involved in a collision on the A61 Ripon to Harrogate road near the village of South Stainley on Sunday afternoon.

"Our bus driver and four customers travelling on the bus have received treatment in hospital for minor injuries and are now recovering at home.

"We are cooperating fully with North Yorkshire Police in their investigation into this tragic accident."

If you can help with the police investigation, email Julie.brown@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and pass information for incident 12230166439.